International Trade & Logistics

Imperial Valley is emerging as Southern California’s newest hot spot for growth. Its unique culture blends two different countries, the United States with Mexico due to its geographic location along the international border.

Imperial Valley’s Advantages:

3 Ports of Entry Connecting U.S.A. with Latin American Markets utilizing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, based on data from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations

Foreign Trade Zone #257

Available industrial and commercial land with Foreign Trade Zone status. Imported materials or merchandise imported into the zone are excluded from customs duty and excise taxes until they leave the foreign trade zone. Materials and goods exported outside the U.S. are excluded from being charged duty.

International Logistics

- Three ports of entry with Mexico. One of them under expansion worth 98,000,000 USD

- Railway access to Los Angeles, San Diego, Arizona, and mainland Mexico and road access to 1-8 and 1-10

Immigration

EB-5 Visa Program consist of a minimum investment of $500,000 USD in the Imperial Valley. Qualifying investors and their spouse and minor children (under 21) will be granted U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card)

Export & Imports

EX-IM Bank export credits, Small Business Administration (SBA) consulting, and partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service for bi-national trade shows, and other support activities